Obama shortens sentence of Manning, who gave cables to WikiLeaks
WASHINGTON – In one of his final acts before leaving office, President Barack Obama has shortened the prison sentence of former US military intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning, who was responsible for…
Suspended MH370 search could resume in future – Australian minister
The Australian government says its not ruling out a future underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, but adds there is currently no credible new evidence to warrant it. “I…
Florida airport shooting suspect inspired by Islamic State – media
An Iraq war veteran accused of killing five people at a Florida airport has told investigators he was inspired by Islamic State and previously chatted online with Islamist extremists, an…
Djokovic fends off Nadal-slayer Verdasco
MELBOURNE – Novak Djokovic may have cursed the draw for throwing up Fernando Verdasco as the first opponent in his Australian Open defence on Tuesday but the tough match-up against…
Underwater search for MH370 ends with no trace of missing jet
The deep-sea search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has ended without any trace being found of the plane that vanished in 2014 with 239 people on board, the three…
Four Australians safe at Japan ski resort after spending night on mountain
TOKYO – Four members of a family believed to be Australian were safe at a ski resort in central Japan after having spent a night in the bitter cold on…
HCMC releases code of conduct for tourists travelling to Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City has issued a code of conduct for tourists, calling on visitors to respect local customs and culture, and not to damage historical relics. The guidelines are…
Elite North Korean defector says more diplomats waiting to defect to Seoul: Yonhap
SEOUL – More high-level North Korean diplomats are waiting to defect to South Korea from their overseas posts in Europe, Pyongyang’s former deputy ambassador to London said on Tuesday, according…
Chinese official fired after calling Mao “a devil”
BEIJING – An official in northern China has been fired after he called the founder of modern China Mao Zedong a “devil” on social media and called the annual commemoration…
Stimulant boosts function in patients recovering from depression
LONDON – People recovering from depression but struggling with its effect on memory, concentration and cognitive function may benefit from the stimulant modafinil, according to results of a small study…
